The European Union seems keen for a trade agreement with New Zealand.

New Prime Minister Bill English arrives in Brussels tonight on his first overseas trip as PM.

The Donald Trump era is marking a new age for gold as an investor safe haven.

In a open letter, Britain's five biggest business groups have joined forces and promised to make a success of Brexit.

It's not just the pagoda roof turret that gives the Annandale Distillery in Scotland an Asian feel.

After a seismic shift in Western politics and the deaths of many celebrities, it's clear 2016 is public enemy number one. But there was also a lot to smile about this year.

US President Barack Obama's comments about Britain's Labour Party has drawn ire across the pond.

COMMENT: It's no lie. The Oxford Dictionary's international word for 2016 is "post-truth".

British Prime Minister Theresa May was met with awkward silence following a brief presentation to EU leaders.

An "awkward" video of Theresa May at the EU summit has emerged in which the Prime Minister appears to be ignored.

Uncertainty is forcing businesses to make a hard choice: Stick it out, or hit the road.

Theresa May will challenge Parliament to defy the will of the people by voting down Article 50 - if the Government loses an appeal.

New Zealand's sharemarket has been buffeted by major events such as the election of Donald Trump and Brexit.

If you think 2016 is a mess, just wait until you see what's next. A toxic mix of potential disasters could send Europe into a death spiral.

A stoush over "land banking" developers is brewing in Britain - and local authorities in New Zealand may well be interested observers in the result.

Britons desperate to cling to the European Union would be able to pay for the privilege under proposals backed by a chief negotiator in the Brexit deal.

Donald Trump has reportedly been refusing to make time for daily intelligence briefings since the election, sparking fears about his leadership.

The Brexit vote underlined the "urgent" need to tackle the UK's long-term weaknesses, chancellor Philip Hammond says.

Theresa May has launched an attack on one of the world's biggest consultancy firms over a leaked memo.

The trend against globalisation is a western phenomenon, not matched in developing economies, a visiting expert says.

It's too early to say how worried New Zealand should be about a Donald Trump presidency, says Reserve Bank Governor Graeme Wheeler.

As Donald Trump's presidential victory sinks in, Government and experts are starting to count the potential cost to New Zealand's climate change commitments, its defence ties, and even its core values.

COMMENT: Professor Christoph Schumacher warns a disintegrating EU could be a threat to global security.

The final weeks of campaigning have been no time to go all-in on US stocks.

The US election result could soothe or shock Kiwi investors and businesses.

Baby Evan Leggett's parents celebrated his birth with a notice that recognised the All Blacks' winning streak. Before the notice could run, the team lost.

Peter Cruddas, founder of CMC Markets, isn't shy about talking about his country's impending departure from Europe.

COMMENT: When Americans vote on Tuesday, they have the welfare of all of us in their hands.

COMMENT: Rhe person that best captures the mind-boggle of it all is neither Trump, nor Ms Bono, nor novelty shrimps, but Peter Thiel.

A bombshell hit London this week: Mark Carney, the most powerful man in the British economy, will only be in his job until mid-2019.